Tag: budget
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Media Monitor: RNZ Covers KiwiSaver Changes, Police Plea in Murder Case
RNZ is reporting that changes to KiwiSaver contribution rates, announced in the latest budget, could significantly boost retirement savings for members. It said that some may see their savings increase by over $100,000. RNZ also reported that police are asking…
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ActionStation Aotearoa Slams Coalition Government Budget
ActionStation Aotearoa criticizes the Coalition Government's budget, alleging it redistributes income from low-income individuals and families to the wealthy. According to ActionStation, these changes exacerbate existing cuts to public services and recent decisions to reduce the pay of some of…
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Vote on Privileges Committee Report Deferred Until After Budget
The vote on the Privileges Committee report has been deferred until after the Budget, according to Leader of the House Chris Bishop. However, Bishop affirmed that the recommended punishments would remain unchanged. The report concerns actions that, according to Bishop,…
Politics and GovernmentLegal Chris BishopPrivileges CommitteeBudgetParliamentTe Pāti MāoriGovernment spending
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New Zealand Parliament Gears Up for Budget Debate and Policy Showdowns
New Zealand's Parliament is set for a busy week, with debates on the Privilege Committee’s report into Te Pāti Māori and the Regulatory Standards Bill. The Coalition Government will also present its second Budget, focusing on reduced spending to stimulate…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Budget, Parole Denial, and More
RNZ is reporting that capital expenditure will be higher than originally forecast in the government's upcoming budget. In a speech to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the money allocated to health, education, defense, transport and…
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